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Carlos Alcaraz

Sporting Life

Marathons. 104kg deadlifts. Sprints. Welcome to women’s golf

LPGA golfer Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (left) competed in a Hyrox event in 2025, and American golfer Auston Kim, who can deadlift 230 pounds, works out in the gym.
LPGA golfer Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (left) competed in a Hyrox event in 2025, and American golfer Auston Kim, who can deadlift 230 pounds, works out in the gym.

Carlos Alcaraz down Arthur Fils to win Qatar Open, extends perfect start to 2026

Tennis - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash complex, Doha, Qatar - February 21, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the Qatar Open trophy after winning the final match against France's Arthur Fils REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Tennis - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash complex, Doha, Qatar - February 21, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the Qatar Open trophy after winning the final match against France's Arthur Fils REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Alcaraz defeats Rublev to reach Qatar Open final against Fils

Tennis - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar - February 20, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his semi final match against Russia's Andrey Rublev REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Tennis - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar - February 20, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his semi final match against Russia's Andrey Rublev REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Carlos Alcaraz fights back to book last four berth in Qatar

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Russia's Karen Khachanov on Feb 19.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Russia's Karen Khachanov on Feb 19.

Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner cruise into Qatar Open quarter-finals

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his defeat of France's Valentin Royer in Doha on Feb 18.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his defeat of France's Valentin Royer in Doha on Feb 18.

Spain’s Paula Badosa slams online ‘disrespect’ after Dubai Tennis C’ships injury retirement

Paula Badosa of Spain leaving the court after her withdrawal from her second-round match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates on Feb 17, 2026.
Paula Badosa of Spain leaving the court after her withdrawal from her second-round match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates on Feb 17, 2026.

Carlos Alcaraz battles into second round of Qatar Open

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz beat France's Arthur Rinderknech in two closely contested sets on Feb 17.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz beat France's Arthur Rinderknech in two closely contested sets on Feb 17.

Jannik Sinner serves up impressive Doha win on his return

Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during the match against Czech Republic's Tomas Machac at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha.
Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during the match against Czech Republic's Tomas Machac at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha.

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz says he still has ‘weaknesses’ ahead of return in Doha

Tennis world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Feb 12, 2026
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Tennis world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Feb 12, 2026
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Djokovic withdraws from Doha with fatigue

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic during the men's singles final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz as the trophy is on display REUTERS/Edgar Su
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic during the men's singles final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz as the trophy is on display REUTERS/Edgar Su

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.